Ellen Corley Research Database
Here's the updated list of candidates in the Illinois 5th Congressional District race for the March 17, 2026 primary (and leading to the November 3 general election), nicely formatted in a table based on the latest available information from sources like Ballotpedia and recent news.
Note: Jonny Antonio Bishop has withdrawn from the Democratic primary (as of mid-January 2026), so he's no longer on the ballot. All Democratic challengers reside in Chicago. Republican candidates are also running in their primary.
| Party | Candidate | Notes / Residence |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Mike Quigley | Incumbent U.S. Representative |
| Democratic | Ellen Corley | Lives in Chicago; progressive challenger focused on anti-corruption, justice reform |
| Democratic | Matt Conroy (Matthew Conroy) | Lives in Chicago; call him for outreach |
| Democratic | Anthony Michael Tamez | Lives in Chicago |
| Republican | Barry Wicker | |
| Republican | Tommy Hanson (Tom Hanson) | |
| Republican | Kimball Ladien | |
| Independent | Steve Schwartzberg | (No primary; appears on general ballot if qualified) |
This reflects the current field after filings and withdrawals. The Democratic primary will decide who faces the Republican nominee (and any independents) in November. Let's keep building momentum for Ellen—strong debates and voter outreach ahead! 💪